JLV College CounselingQuestions to ask at college fairs
College fairs are a great way to learn more about colleges. The best thing about college fairs is that you have an actual person at each table who can answer your questions. Many students ask questions that have answers that are easily accessible online. However, the college fair is your opportunity to get answers you may not be able to find on their websites or brochures. Here are some questions to consider asking when attending a college fair: Read More
How to prepare for a college fair
Attending a college fair is a great way to do college research. Whether you are just beginning the college search, or you are digging deeper to narrow down your list, you can learn a lot at a college fair.
Attending a college fair can be intimidating, especially if you do not come prepared. Depending on the college fair you attend, you can see anywhere from 15 to hundreds of colleges in attendance. Where will you start? Who will you talk to? What will you say? If you don’t come prepared, you probably will not get the most out of the college fair. Here are some tips that will help you prepare for the college fair. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – August 27, 2016
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
How to make college visits less expensive
Visiting a college and touring the campus and surrounding community is a great way to get a feel for a college. The brochures and viewbooks students receive from colleges are great, but they cannot tell students if the college is a good fit. Many times, students need to step on campus to see how they feel while they are there. However, the cost of visiting colleges can really start to add up. Luckily there are ways to lower the cost of your college visit: Read More
7 tips for high school extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities can play a big role in college admissions. While grades and test scores are important, your extracurricular activities can be one way to set yourself apart from the other students. Unfortunately, many students do not realize how important extracurricular activities are until they are filling out their college applications. Here are five tips for extracurricular activities for college bound students. Read More
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